All,
Van had the surgery and is recovering. We went to see him and he's well - very lively and his old self pretty much. I'll let you know if there are any significant developments.
Thanks again!
Well, we pretty much decided to go through with it. Waiting from the call from the surgeon now.
I guess I feel a little funny, among other thing, about letting somebody cut Van's "thingy" off. I mean, I know neutering turns them into eunuchs to begin with, but this... it's probably silly, but...
Yes, 3 months on the new diet. He had the catheter in for about 9 hours when he pulled it out. Blocked again in an hour, and then apparently blocked again later with the catheter (forgot to mention that).
I have a male cat, 4yo, slightly overweight. He blocked once 3 months ago, and again 2 days ago. Pulled catheter out and he reblocked in an hour.
They are now strongly recommending the penil urethrostomy but I have real concerns - it seems so drastic. Is it really the best way to go? I...